American Red Cross - South Central CT Chapter

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. It does this through services that are consistent with its congressional charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross movement.

Description:
The American Red Cross is a non-profit humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by the principles of the International Red Cross movement. It provides emergency food, clothing, and shelter to disaster victims; supplies blood to hospitals to meet the medical needs of patients; educates the public in health/safety programs; transports individuals to and from medical appointments; and operates a food bank program

History:
The Red Cross was founded by a Swiss banker named Henry Dunant in 1859 after he witnessed a gruesome battle. He decided that there needed to be an organization that provided relief to victims of war regardless of what side they were on. This idea grew throughout the country and in 1905 Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross has been in Connecticut since this time and in 1959 we moved to 703 Whitney Ave. Over the years our programs expanded into disaster relief, international work, providing blood, keeping military families connected and teaching people live saving skills.

Contact person: Christine Dalton, Director Of Volunteers, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (203)785-8671

Address:

703 Whitney Ave. New Haven, CT 06511 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.arcsct.org

Directions:

How To Find Us Directions to New Haven Red Cross Chapter House Via I-91: Take I-91 (North or South) to exit 6 (Willow St.); turn right at end of exit ramp and follow Willow St. to the end. Turn right onto Whitney Ave., travel about 1/2 mile to #703 on the right. Chapter is a gray house with Red Cross on front lawn. Via I-95: Take I-95 (North or South) to I-91 in New Haven. Proceed as above. Via Merritt (Wilbur Cross) Parkway: From Hartford, take parkway South to exit 61; turn right at end of exit onto Whitney Ave. Travel about 4 miles to # 703, on left. From New York: Take Merritt Parkway North to exit 61; turn left onto Whitney Ave. Travel about 4 miles to # 703, on left. Parking is available in Chapter parking lot; If lot is full, you may use lot next door at Christian Center. The church asks only that we park in the back between the painted lines and not in the driveway or in front of the church door.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Right outside our door,   Walk distance (in minutes): 0   Nearest Bus Stop: Right outside our door, 0 minute walk

Last updated on August 13, 2009